Newbie wood worker who's done a lot of different projects around the house. Built a deck, and done other honey-do projects in the past, and now getting into wood working with my grandfather's old ShopSmith 500 that my dad decided to upgrade out of. Built my first projects as Christmas presents for 2008 and looking to do more in the coming years.

Something told me it was going to be an interesting day . . . but it’s always interesting in some way or another.
This is a very unusual wound . . . and an interesting story nonetheless. Peggy and I had my parents over on Saturday ni...

So this weekend we finally got the dust collector over in the final spot. I was anticipating perhaps working on my son’s gun rack, but he had other plans this weekend . . . but I knew I was going to need to do something about the dust colle...

This is the first piece that I would like to build for a complete remodel of our front porch. My wife suggested we add a ramp because our parents are getting older so it could be a nice addition for helping them get in/out of our home. We do...

Ok—I’ll rephrase my original posting which maliciously disappeared into the electronic void yesterday in a flurry of “don’t talk religion” messages. The crux of my message was the value of a lifetime partner, and be...

Well, next up on the new “to-do” list is going to be getting my cantankerous dust collector settled in to a new spot.
The trash can with the separator is sitting on a platform (recycled out of an old boat step I made) and actual...

Welcome to LumberJocks….It will be a great resource for you and your projects. There are a bunch of great people here willing to help……have fun….Looking forward to your projects and posts….. WARNING: Visiting LumberJocks has proven to be addictive

-- Todd, Oak Ridge, TN, Hello my name is Todd and I'm a Toolholic, I bought my last tool 10 days, no 4 days, oh heck I bought a tool on the way here! †

Welcome to Lumberjocks Bradley. This is a great community of people with like interests.There is much to learn here & you will have the opportunity to share your skills & ideas with others. I hope you enjoy LJ’s as much as I do.

Welcome Bradley. You have found the right place for woodworking. A great group of people willing to help. Looking forward to see more of your projects and comments. Work safe in the shop and don’t forget to use pushsticks.

-- "Hold on to instruction, do not let it go; guard it well, for it is your life" Solomon

Another year has rolled by. We must be having too much fun, cause it seems like just yesterday when I congratulated you on 1 year. Congratulations on your 2nd anniversary at Lumber Jocks and Happy New Year.